Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

📅 Week of May 20 through May 26, 2026 🍽️ 1 person low-carb
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SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket: $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Boston Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $13.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $12
- Private Selection Wildflower Honey Turkey Breast: $11.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers: 3/$5
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99


5-DAY MEAL PLAN


Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Keto Beef Brisket with Buttered Asparagus
Description: A thick slab of whole beef brisket is coated in a smoky dry rub of garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then slow-roasted low and slow in the oven until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Served alongside roasted asparagus spears tossed in Kerrygold butter for a deeply satisfying, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 8-10 hours cook time - plan this one on your day off or set in the morning)
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of brisket (yields roughly one generous dinner serving plus leftovers for the week). Use 4-6 asparagus spears with 1/2 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Keto Beef Brisket ([Low Carb, Gluten Free) - Sugar-Free Mom]
- [Slow Roasted Keto Brisket - Hip2Keto]
- [Keto Beef Brisket in the Instant Pot - I Breathe I'm Hungry]


Tuesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet
Description: Jumbo EZ Peel shrimp are sauteed in a sizzling cast iron skillet with Kerrygold butter, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, then finished with tender-crisp asparagus spears. This one-pan dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and clocks in at roughly 5g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Serving note: Use 6-8 oz of shrimp (about 8-10 jumbo shrimp) and 4-5 asparagus spears. Toss with 1 tbsp butter and 1-2 garlic cloves.
Recipes:
- [Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus - Noshtastic]
- [One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus - Eatwell101]
- [Shrimp and Asparagus with Garlic Butter - Sum of Yum]


Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter and Asparagus
Description: Eastern Seas sea scallops are patted completely dry and seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet with butter and olive oil, developing a perfect golden-brown crust in just a few minutes per side. They are served over roasted asparagus spears and finished with a simple lemon butter pan sauce - a restaurant-quality low-carb meal in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Eastern Seas Sea Scallops ($12), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Serving note: A $12 package of scallops is typically 8-10 oz - use the full package as your single dinner serving. Pair with 5-6 asparagus spears and 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- [Pan Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter - Wholesome Yum]
- [Seared Scallops with Asparagus - How To Feed a Loon]
- [Seared Scallops in Lemon Butter - The View from Great Island]


Thursday
Meal: Low-Carb Chicken Sausage and Bell Pepper Lettuce Wraps
Description: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage links are sliced and sauteed in a skillet with colorful red, orange, and yellow bell peppers until caramelized and tender, then spooned into crisp shredded iceberg lettuce cups for a fresh, satisfying low-carb dinner. The combination of savory sausage, sweet peppers, and crunchy lettuce cups makes this a fun, hands-on dinner under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99)
Prep time: 20-25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links, 1/2 of one bell pepper (sliced), and approximately 1 cup of shredded lettuce for wrapping. Drizzle with Kroger Salad Dressing ($1.79) if desired.
Recipes:
- [Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Sausage and Peppers - Stylish Cravings]
- [Asian Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps - The Best Keto Recipes]
- [Keto Cajun Chicken and Sausage Skillet - Stylish Cravings]


Friday
Meal: Slow Cooker Keto Pulled Pork Boston Butt with Bell Pepper Slaw
Description: A portion of the Pork Boston Butt is coated in a sugar-free dry rub (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper) and cooked low and slow all day in a slow cooker until it shreds effortlessly. For a Friday-worthy low-carb finish, the pulled pork is served over a quick slaw made from shredded lettuce and thinly sliced raw bell pepper dressed with a splash of vinegar and Kraft Salad Dressing.
Sale items used: Pork Boston Butt (Buy 1, Get 1 Free), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99), Kraft Salad Dressing ($1.79)
Prep time: 15 minutes active prep, 8-10 hours slow cooker cook time
Serving note: The BOGO deal means you get two roasts - cook one now and freeze the other. Cut a 1.5-2 lb piece off the roast for a single person. Freeze the rest in individual portions for future meals.
Recipes:
- [Easy Keto Pulled Pork Recipe - Kasey Trenum]
- [Crock Pot Pulled Pork - 101 Cooking For Two]
- [Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork - Fifteen Spatulas]


SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket - approximately 1.5 lbs (~$4.50)
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - 0.5 lb (~$4.00)
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops - 1 package ($12.00)
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 package ($4.99)
- Pork Boston Butt - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (cook half, freeze the rest in portions)
- Asparagus - approximately 0.75 lb (~$2.25) - shared across Mon, Tue, Wed
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers - 2 peppers (buy 3 for $5.00, use 2 on Thu and Fri)
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 1 bag ($1.99) - shared Thu and Fri
- Kerrygold Butter - 1 package ($3.49) - used Mon through Wed
- Kraft Salad Dressing - 1 bottle ($1.79) - used Friday

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (2-3 tbsp total across the week)
- Garlic (1 small head or pre-minced jar)
- Smoked paprika (1 small jar)
- Garlic powder (1 small jar)
- Onion powder (1 small jar)
- Ground cumin (small amount for pork rub)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (pinch for shrimp)
- Lemon (1 fresh lemon - for shrimp and scallops)
- Apple cider vinegar (splash for Friday slaw)
- Dijon mustard (optional - for brisket rub)


DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Kroger store for actual pricing.

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📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of May 20, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.